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Antwerp Travel Information
A glamorous, lively city, Antwerp is world famous for its fashion and
diamonds, as well as some magnificent architecture.
Antwerp
The city's rich history is evident in the cobbled streets and impressive
squares of the Old Town, whilst for vibrant nightlife the city is fast
becoming regarded as a rival to Amsterdam.
Antwerp, the diamond capital of the world is not a cultural city without
life! It is a vibrant city with stylish restaurants, cosy cafes, trendy
clubs and a thriving theatre scene.
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Antwerp Travel and Flight
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Getting There
Direct flights from the UK to Brussels airport are
available at discount rates from your local airport with Cheap Online
Flights. The flight time to Brussels airport is approx 1 hour. From
Brussels it is just under 1 hour to Antwerp's Central Station.
Flights can be booked online here at Cheap
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Discount hotel rates in Antwerp are also available to book online here at Cheap
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Abroad' page for online availability and secure reservations.
Getting Around
Antwerp is a good walking city and all of the major sights can be
reached on foot. It is also very easy to get around by tram or bus.
Must See
Start with the impressive Green Square and Cathedral of Our Lady.
Nearby, the Market Square and Town Hall are masterpieces of Italian
Renaissance style, whilst the City Hall and Guild Houses date from the
16th & 17th century. 'Het Steen' is the oldest building in Antwerp,
and is now home to the National Maritime Museum.
Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp
Must Do
Visit the fascinating Rubens' House which holds many of the artist's
treasures. Antwerp's excellent collection of museums also includes the
Diamond Museum, the Royal Museum of Fine Art and the new 'Momu' Fashion
Museum.
Rubens House
To Relax
Sample local beers in the jazz bars and lively cafes in the Old Town.
Antwerp's obsession with fashion is evident in its trendy boutiques and
designer stores, whilst on the Meir shopping street you will find well
known stores. Markets include an exotic food market and an antiques
market.
Weather
Daily average temperatures (Approx) 'C
JAN 5 FEB 6 MAR 8 APR
11 MAY 17 JUN
20 JUL 22 AUG 21 SEP 18 OCT
12 NOV 7 DEC 5
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Antwerp Highlights
> This undiscovered city offers a marvellous blend of the old and
the new
> It is the world's leading diamond cutting and dealing city
> Antwerp is the 2nd largest city in Belgium and the largest in
Flanders
> Visit Antwerp's cafes in the Groenplaats, Market Square and
Suikerrui
> Cobbled streets and market places abound with medieval churches and
handsome guild houses
Book yourself a flight or city break to Antwerp with Cheap Online Flights
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